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332:. To demonstrate that the ferry was too slow for government business, Gaglardi engaged a pilot friend to fly him to Prince Rupert in a Learjet, and got there before Bennett did. Gaglardi waited on the dock to greet the Premier with a purchase contract for the plane. The plane was quickly purchased.
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